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N598 JRH

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,843 mi
Last recorded60,843 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 JRH
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,843 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/f suspension bracket startinng to have play

Fail 6 Jan 2009 60,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,881 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 47,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,631 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 46,631 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 39,957 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 39,939 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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N598 JRH is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 61,907 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N598 JRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N598 JRH registered?

N598 JRH is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N598 JRH safe to buy?

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